Arts in dental professional education

What is it about?

Reflective practice is an important part of dental professional development. Using a qualitative methodology, we have shown for the first time that using the arts can support dental technology students to engage in more meaningful reflection on their practice. This is important for their personal and professional development and can enhance the educational quality of dental technology programmes,

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Why is it important?

This work is important as it supported individualised learning and appealed to the creative talents of dental technology students. It supported students in exploring their feelings about practice, rather than thinking solely about what went well and what needs to be better.